As an artist based in Glasgow, my studio research delves into the interplay between queer and artistic histories, including the materiality of oil paint and colour. The body of work I have created over the past twelve months has been biographical, tracing my journey back to the 1980s United Kingdom and my position as a young gay man. It explores the uncertainties, excitement, fear, and shame that accompanied this period. The consistent and deliberate use of colour serves as a narrative device, illustrating the evolution of my thoughts and emotions as I age.